Sunstruck Heliopsis
Heliopsis helianthoides
hee-LEE-op-sis hee-lee-an-THOY-deez
Perennials: Daisy
False Sunflower, Oxeye Sunflower
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Excellent season long flowering gives more color to the garden. These plants form a tall, bushy clump of white leaves with dark green veining with large golden daisy flowers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division